Stiff throttle on 185
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mike mcs repair
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chugiak AK
have not replaced that exact one, but usually 2 sockets and a bolt & nut get the job done in general...
aktango58
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18AA
very little stress relief in that method... Try the sockets like suggested, but use a 16 lb. hammer!;-)
algonquin
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Seldovia,Ak
Tom are you doing this work that your asking about, like changing the throtle cable and working on the flight controls? You don't seem to have much experience as a A&P, and the 185 is a certified airplane. Maybe you should be asking the IA you are working under his" direct supervision", I'm not trying to be short with you but your getting into areas that can make you dead for a long time if done wrong.
Tom3holer
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Cape Cod
Algonquin,
No offense taken at all.
I ordered the new throttle and it is scheduled to go in Thursday for an oil change and My IA will replace the throttle at that time.
I am only doing what he has asked me to do. In the bellcrank issue it was to remove panels so he could get a good look at the issue. He was concerned as there was a bit more slop in the elevator with the wheel held than he liked and wanted to see just where it was. We both talked about there being several Jesus bolts in that area.
He maintains a 185 on anfibs among several other Cessnas.
We both were kinda stumped at removing it, if the time comes, as there doesn't seem to be any access to the pivot bolt area although I bet someone here has done it before and knows how its done.
Algonquin,
I did send a couple of PM's your way.
Tom
No offense taken at all.
I ordered the new throttle and it is scheduled to go in Thursday for an oil change and My IA will replace the throttle at that time.
I am only doing what he has asked me to do. In the bellcrank issue it was to remove panels so he could get a good look at the issue. He was concerned as there was a bit more slop in the elevator with the wheel held than he liked and wanted to see just where it was. We both talked about there being several Jesus bolts in that area.
He maintains a 185 on anfibs among several other Cessnas.
We both were kinda stumped at removing it, if the time comes, as there doesn't seem to be any access to the pivot bolt area although I bet someone here has done it before and knows how its done.
Algonquin,
I did send a couple of PM's your way.
Tom
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aktango58
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18AA
I thought that area was accessed (term used loosely) through panels in the tunnel (under flap handle) and from inspection panels in the floor.
If I recall, many commercially used cessnas had added inspection panels in strategic locations to access specific areas like this one and trim jack screws.
Might be the best idea in the end. Does not take much to put an inspection/access hole and place a new cover over it.
If I recall, many commercially used cessnas had added inspection panels in strategic locations to access specific areas like this one and trim jack screws.
Might be the best idea in the end. Does not take much to put an inspection/access hole and place a new cover over it.
behindpropellers
Registered User
NE Ohio
Also.... If you are replacing hardware in a Cessna - In many cases the bolts are not standard AN hardware, often shear bolts are used. Usually NAS620XX
Tim
Tim
skywagon8a
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SE Mass MA6
In this case there is a structural gear box nearby. Use caution when cutting holes for structural reasons.
algonquin
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Seldovia,Ak
For the tail boom by the Jack screw Cessna had a SB I believe that let you add a inspection plate there. Up under the floor it's pure magic-lights and mirrors the smoke comes from dropping a wrench ten times and cutting your hand. Kinda just gotta get at it and it'll work out.
The motor mount tips forward on a 185 and may help your IA get at the throtle cable. Make sure you use a good engine crane and go slow lots of stuff to bend and break= money.
The motor mount tips forward on a 185 and may help your IA get at the throtle cable. Make sure you use a good engine crane and go slow lots of stuff to bend and break= money.
Tom3holer
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Cape Cod
Update,
The elevator has developed a bit more slop so I took the seats out and center console cover off and we had a look.
It seems the fwd bellcrank 0510159 pivot bushing\s have come loose from the bellcrank and that is where the play is.
You can see the bell crank moves up and down somewhat when with pushrod action.
My IA is going to take it out today.
I cannot find a new one available on the common Cessna part houses. They all have no listing for that PN.
The PN may be superseded but doesn't that normally come up when you put in an old number?
They are available on Ebay used but I would rather find a new one.
Tom
The elevator has developed a bit more slop so I took the seats out and center console cover off and we had a look.
It seems the fwd bellcrank 0510159 pivot bushing\s have come loose from the bellcrank and that is where the play is.
You can see the bell crank moves up and down somewhat when with pushrod action.
My IA is going to take it out today.
I cannot find a new one available on the common Cessna part houses. They all have no listing for that PN.
The PN may be superseded but doesn't that normally come up when you put in an old number?
They are available on Ebay used but I would rather find a new one.
Tom
hotrod180
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Port Townsend, WA
Responding to an older post on this thread....
my mechanic uses Kroil, which is a penetrating oil (I think they make a special aviation version).
He sprays it on the outside of the spiral cable housing and it penetrates through that to the inner cable.
I used it on my carb heat cable, with (limited) success.
Obviously this wouldn't do much for the newer teflon-lined cable housings.
In New Zealand we have to replace all engine control cables at engine overhaul.
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